service of process

service of process
The delivery or other communication of a summons, writ, or other process to the opposite party, or other person entitled to receive it, in such manner that, as provided by law, he is charged with having received it, whether by reading the paper to him, delivering a true copy to him, mailing a copy to him, leaving a copy at his place or residence, or publication. 42 Am J1st Proc § 23. As applied to process of courts, the word ordinarily implies something in the nature of an act or proceeding adverse to the party served, or of a notice to him. United States v McMahon, 164 US 81, 87, 41 L Ed 357, 360, 17 S Ct 28. See service by mail; service by publication; substituted service.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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